Updated special census boosts Urbana’s official population
City officials say the updated numbers should trigger $600,000 a year in additional revenue from the state.
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DeShawn Williams is poised to become Urbana’s next mayor
Williams ran against Annie Adams for the Democratic ticket in the Urbana Primary Election Tuesday. With no Republican candidate running for the position, the primary effectively brings the mayor’s race to a close.
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Urbana 2025 primary election results
Urbana voters put DeShawn Williams on the path to becoming the city’s next mayor. Residents also reelected all incumbents currently serving on the City Council.
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After week of violence, Urbana police department promote plan to prevent, neighborhood by neighborhood
URBANA — Darnell “DJ” Wicks was 7 and loved Spider-Man. Sherman McCraney was 18 years old. Melvin Braxton was 43. Richard Meek was 70. Each was killed in Urbana this week. Three of the incidents were unrelated except for the common thread of domestic and gun violence, according to the Urbana Police Department. “Our commitment…
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One year later: Family of U of I freshman who died from hypothermia focus on prevention
When IPM News first spoke to Akul Dhawan’s parents, they blamed campus police for failing to find him. Now, they just want to move forward.
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Durbin endorses DeShawn Williams for Urbana mayor
Durbin is backing Champaign County’s Chief Deputy Treasurer DeShawn Williams. The senator called him “a leader” with a record of supporting local businesses.
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217 Today: What to expect on the ballot in Urbana’s upcoming election
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn what’s on the ballot and who’s running for city council in Urbana’s upcoming election.
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In Urbana mayoral primary, Annie Adams seeks ‘to create synergy’ and move the city forward
Adams describes herself as “a real systems person” who knows how to navigate city governance to get results.
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In Urbana mayoral primary, DeShawn Williams sees ‘window of opportunity’
Williams says he will bring “proven leadership” to city governance.
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3 fatally shot in Urbana this weekend including child
Violence in Urbana this weekend has claimed the lives of three people including a young child.
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At a candidate forum, Urbana mayoral and Ward 6 hopefuls express differing views on policing technology
Ahead of Urbana’s Feb. 25 primary election, candidates for mayor and City Council presented to a full house at a forum held in the Urbana City Council chambers.
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217 Today: Urbana mayoral candidates Annie Adams and DeShawn Williams explain why they are running
In today’s deep dive, we’ll listen to a conversation with the candidates for Mayor of Urbana.
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Champaign-Urbana police departments won’t work with ICE as per state law
Local police chiefs in Champaign-Urbana say they won’t be collaborating with federal immigration agents.
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H Mart in downtown Urbana draws thousands during opening week
Five to six thousand came on opening day, and the store has seen a steady stream of customers since, said H Mart’s marketing manager Douglas Kim.
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ACLU urges University of Illinois to roll back protest regulations
U of I said the summer update just clarified existing policies, but the ACLU said in a letter Wednesday it has led to new punishments for student speech.
